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1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,980 mi
Last recorded40,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2025 40,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 40,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,418 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,254 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,947 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,798 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,387 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,142 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 32,848 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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A1 BTC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 100,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 BTC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 8 September 1986.

Is A1 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 BTC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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